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HOW TO BECOME A PTA (PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT)

In addition to education and qualifications, the soft skills of the physical therapist assistant are of great interest to employers. No matter how much training an individual has gained in the world, you will not get caught up in a job that doesn't match your strengths.

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HOW TO BECOME A PTA (PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT)

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  1. HOW TO BECOME A PTA THERAPIST ASSISTANT)? 2022 W W W . P S Y C H O L O G Y F O R T H E B O D Y C E U . C O M / Slides 01

  2. OVERVIEW: HOW TO BECOME A PTA: The journey to becoming an assistant to a physiotherapist is not as long as becoming a PT, but getting state-regulated certification requires rigorous training. The four basic steps to becoming a PTA are: The first step is to Enroll in the PTA program of a CAPTE accredited school Obtain a two-year associate degree through coursework and clinical instruction Pass the board exam (and all other state-specific requirements) Slides 02

  3. WHAT DOES A PTA DO? Physical Therapist Assistant supports not only physiotherapists but also patients and clinics. Their main responsibilities are: PT Treatment Management and guide PT Treatment-Once the PT establishes a treatment plan for the patient, the PTA intervenes and assists in managing the treatment. The PTA does not evaluate or discharge the patient, but actively guides the patient and guides the treatment plan. Slides 03

  4. PT Consulting PT settings and workplaces Patient Data Collection Treatment Record- Slides 04

  5. PTA TRAITS AND SOFT SKILLS: In addition to education and qualifications, the soft skills of the physical therapist assistant are of great interest to employers. No matter how much training an individual has gained in the world, you will not get caught up in a job that doesn't match your strengths. A successful PTA is characterized by: Active Listening Critical thinking Comprehensive problem-solving Active Listening Active Listening Active Listening

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